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to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
innovated a new system for filing books that dramatically improved efficiency in libraries
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Recent Examples of innovating
Technology may make work faster, but human skills determine whether organizations make better decisions, build stronger client relationships, and continue innovating as AI evolves.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
That part of it is always fascinating, ’cause these guys were innovating in completely unregulated areas.
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Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
Georgia Tech researchers and Zoo Atlanta are innovating technology to keep elephants healthy and sharp.
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Monique John,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
While future research is needed to further validate this emerging method, the authors have contributed to advancements in how this science is conducted, innovating research methods that will help scholars study the past with greater accuracy.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
That part of it is always fascinating, ’cause these guys were innovating in completely unregulated areas.
—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
Georgia Tech researchers and Zoo Atlanta are innovating technology to keep elephants healthy and sharp.
—
Monique John,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
While future research is needed to further validate this emerging method, the authors have contributed to advancements in how this science is conducted, innovating research methods that will help scholars study the past with greater accuracy.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innovating
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The former second-round pick is suddenly one of the Lakers’ primary summer league players and hopes to use the experience as an important stepping stone, building up his game while also establishing a leadership voice.
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As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
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There is a Liberty Bell, a gift from King Louis XV of France, that predates the larger and more famous one in Philadelphia, and there’s an American story that predates America’s founding 250 years ago.
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America, whose Constitution was formulated by white men, struggled to live up to its founding ideals in the days of slavery and displacement of Native Americans.
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This pioneering model demonstrates a viable path for scalable, multi-operator drone delivery and offers a blueprint for future autonomous aviation.
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Cannes premieres from Romeria to Drunken Noodles to The Wave join witchy CAMP and State of Firsts, a documentary on Sarah McBride’s pioneering campaign to become the first transgender person elected to Congress, on the art house circuit.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
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Goldman Sachs reinforced that view this week, initiating coverage with a buy rating and a $186 price target.
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In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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The soap can be absorbed by the berries, potentially introducing contaminants.
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Another witness said Lopez stood up twice as the aircraft began descending into Las Vegas, went to the restroom, then returned to his seat before suddenly launching the attack.
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Ahead of launching its first-ever foldable device, Apple has already secured components for about 80 million smartphones spread across new models for the second half of 2026, according to Nikkei Asia.
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“Innovating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innovating. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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